Continued from the Maine Historical Society.
To commemorate the bicentennial of this historic battle, the Maine Historical Society on conjunction with Portland Landmarks, Spirit Alive and the City of Portland will host a series of events starting Tuesday , September 3, 2013, through Saturday, September 7.
In addition to the exhibit, "Thundered Over Tide: 200th Anniversary of the Battle of the Boxer & the Enterprise," will be exhibited at MHS from August 31st through October 25, 2013.
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PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
SEPTEMBER 3
The Navy in the War of 1812: A Dual Book Talk: on September 3 from noon to 1 pm. Authors George Daughan "1812: The Navy's War" and George Emery "In Their Own Words: The Navy Fights the War of 1812" will discuss their books in context with the Battle Between the Boxer and Enterprise.
SEPTEMBER 4
The War of 1812 Historian's Round Table Wednesday, September 4 from 6 to 8 pm.
SEPTEMBER 5
Graveside Memorial Service Honoring Capt. Burrows, Capt. Blyth and Lt. Kervin Waters on Thursday, September 5 at Eastern Cemetery, Portland.
And, More to Come. --Brock-Perry
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